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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was released 14 months after the Df which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5DS R scores vs the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon Df

 5DS R Df 
IntroducedFebruary 2015December 2013Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5DS R

 Df 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon Df

 5DS R Df 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R compared to the Df.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and Df.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 5DS R to offer more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography details
Nikon Df Street photography details
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Nikon Df
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography information
Nikon Df Travel photography information
57
environment proofing
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (700 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography features
Nikon Df Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Nikon Df
30
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon Df
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 39
Cross type focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2308 3279
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 1400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Price at release $3,699 $2,747